Can You Leave Money for a Detainee During a Visit at Kay County Detention Center?

ICE detention standards require facilities like Kay County Detention Center to let visitors leave money for deposit into a detainee's account. These standards also mandate clear communication: visitation rules and hours should be posted where detainees can see them, and the schedule and procedures must be available to the public - both in writing and by phone.

When you arrive for a visit, ask staff where and how to leave money for the detainee's account. The rule is straightforward: if you leave money at the facility, you get a receipt. The only exception? When the facility lets you hand something directly to the detainee rather than leaving it with staff for processing.

1. Call Kay County Detention Center before your visit - You can reach the facility 24 hours a day at (580) 362-3393.
2. Have the detainee’s details ready - Share the person’s first/last (and hyphenated) name, any aliases, A-Number, date of birth, and country of birth so staff can pull up the right record.
3. Ask exactly how money is accepted during visits - Confirm where you’re supposed to leave it and what the facility will accept (for example, whether it must be handled a specific way).
4. Confirm the receipt process - Ask how you’ll receive your receipt for the deposit and what information it will show.
5. Double-check visiting hours and procedures - Since the facility is required to make visitation rules and hours available to the public, use the call to confirm the current schedule and any procedural details you’ll need to follow at the door.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Ask for a receipt before you leave the facility if you’re leaving money or property.
• ✓ Keep the receipt somewhere safe (you may need it later if there’s a question about the deposit).
• ✓ Take a clear photo of the receipt for your records.
• ✓ Write down the date/time of the deposit and, if you can, the staff member’s name you spoke with.

One more thing to know: detainees at Kay County Detention Center can't receive incoming calls, so you won't be able to call them directly to coordinate a deposit or confirm it went through. To verify current visitation rules or the exact procedure for leaving money, check the facility's public visitation information or call the jail directly.